{"id":1995,"date":"2022-01-10T14:16:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T14:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/design\/how-are-retailers-addressing-packaging-waste\/1"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:30:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:30:03","slug":"how-are-retailers-addressing-packaging-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/stories\/how-are-retailers-addressing-packaging-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"How are retailers rising to the packaging waste challenge?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"custom-rich-text-block transparent\">\r\n    <div class=\"custom-rich-text spacing-top-2 spacing-bottom-2 global-container\">\r\n        <p>In much of Europe, you\u2019re never too far from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrefour.com\/en\">Carrefour<\/a>. Since 1958 we\u2019ve been stocking all sorts <span class=\"TextRun BCX8 SCXW220331001\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW220331001\">from fresh produce to household items, to your store cupboard favourites.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW229324761 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229324761 BCX8\">And, of course, these products come in some form of packaging which serves to keep them safe and tastier for longer! But we\u2019re in a competitive, fast-moving market, so we need to make sure we\u2019re giving shoppers exactly what they want.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW229324761 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW193433658 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193433658 BCX8\">Our customers are proud of their food heritage and want to find only the freshest products on their shelves, and to know where products are coming from, how they\u2019re produced and under what conditions. This has shifted in significant ways how we think about our role as an actor in society and our business strategy. This is why Carrefour has defined its raison d\u2019\u00eatre or purpose as leader of the food transition for all, ensuring that the products and solutions we offer are healthy, sustainable, and accessible for everyone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW193433658 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The overuse of packaging is a huge issue for our customers, so much so that in 2019 we decided to launch\u00a0 a consultation to find out where we should focus our actions to reduce packaging We were intrigued to see the precise feedback we received from pastries in boxes, carrots in bags, double-wrapped sweets \u2013 the suggestions came in thick and fast. Customers also praised re-use models.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It was a wake-up call. It confirmed that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/history\/living-more-sustainably-is-it-really-that-difficult\/\">our customers are serious about living sustainably<\/a> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW142244210 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142244210 BCX8\">and that the right packaging plays a big part in that, and we knew we needed to step up.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW142244210 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glass-containers-retail-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glass-containers-retail-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1647\" height=\"451\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187361342 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187361342 BCX0\">\u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187361342 BCX0\">Striking the right balance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187361342 BCX0\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187361342 BCX0\">\u00a0in food packaging<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW187361342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">The challenge for a retailer, like us, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">to find the delicate balance of providing only <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">necessary <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">packaging<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">For us, p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195267879 BCX8\">ackaging is important for food safety and hygiene, as well as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/ecology\/tips-to-cut-your-waste-with-the-help-of-glass\/\">keeping food fresh and minimizing food waste.<\/a> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199984887 BCX8\">But packaging also helps <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199984887 BCX8\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199984887 BCX8\">differentiate products<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199984887 BCX8\">. In that respect, packaging is important for customers too: it helps you to know what you\u2019re really buying and choose what appeals to you most. So, while we want to avoid over-packaging, we can\u2019t get rid of packaging all together. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199984887 BCX8\">We have to strike the right balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX8 SCXW25813474\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW25813474\">We can do more to ensure that the packaging we <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX8 SCXW25813474\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW25813474\">do <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX8 SCXW25813474\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW25813474\">use is as sustainable as it can possibly be, and provide only the packaging that is necessary. That\u2019s where glass comes in. We want to move away <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW25813474\">from single <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW111426137 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\">use and<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\"> towards recycling and reuse models which offer glass as a core option for shoppers.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\">We have to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\"> ensure that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\"> all packaging is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\"> convenient enough for everyday use, without compromising <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\"> quality.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111426137 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111426137 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\">We serve every kind of customer \u2013 from \u2018zero waste warriors\u2019 who buy in bulk, to those making step-by-step changes \u2013 and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\">whoever you are, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\">we want to be able to offer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\">you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\">many solutions depending on the product. The interesting thing about glass is its variety, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\">shoppers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177888448 BCX8\"> just love it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177888448 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/design\/why-does-glass-design-appeal-to-people\/\">how a product looks on the shelf<\/a>, glass has some sort of aura around it. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71659873 BCX8\">Whether it\u2019s for fresh orange juice, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71659873 BCX8\">creamy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71659873 BCX8\">yoghurt or a rich chocolate mousse, when it&#8217;s in glass, customers see it as a luxury, or a premium product. Some products are just perceived differently when they\u2019re packaged in glass, from emblematic products like Coca Cola to milk bottles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Rising to consumer expectations on waste<\/h3>\n<p>All the aesthetic considerations are secondary to the sustainability factor, though. Glass is a natural, inert material which can be recycled an infinite number of times with no loss in quality, as well as being reused in local systems. <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">We<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> applaud<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">the glass industry<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> invest<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">ments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 BCX8 SCXW205774932\">lightweighting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> and decarbonisation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">, like making glass bot<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">tles 30% lighter over the last 20 years<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">As a retailer, we\u2019re hoping to see <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">glass packaging manufacturers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">continu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">make their products more sustainable and more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> convenien<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> for our customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">e\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> also<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> set out our own ambitious commitments to be more intentional about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">reducing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">packaging and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">combating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> waste, a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> part of our mission to \u2018lead on the food transition for all\u2019 and as part of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> \u2018<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink BCX8 SCXW205774932\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carrefour.com\/en\/group\/food-transition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX8 SCXW205774932\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Act for Food\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">campaign<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">, so we<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> definitely welcome the efforts from the glass industry\u202fon <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink BCX8 SCXW205774932\" href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/history\/glass-manufacturing-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX8 SCXW205774932\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">mak<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> glass more sustainably and reduc<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">ing<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">its<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\"> carbon footprint<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW205774932\">. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW174089008 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174089008 BCX8\">Any action that helps us reduce our impact on the environment is a big step in the right direction. For us, we have a clear vision for the future of packaging: we want to do our bit for the planet, whilst also meeting our customer\u2019s expectations, and we see that glass packaging is an important tool in achieving those goals.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174089008 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">Packaging is never going to disappear entirely, but w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">e\u2019re seeing that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">being intentional in how we package<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\"> and stock<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">everyday <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">products is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">an impactful way to rise to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">our customers\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\"> expectations<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">on living sustainably <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">while<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\"> still<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\"> continuing to tell the story of your favourite brands<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">. While we\u2019re a retailer and can\u2019t dictate the choices brands make on their own packaging, we also have our private label brand which we can influence. Many Carrefour label products are well-suited to glass: oils, fruit juices and sauces are just a few examples. We see a trend emerging towards using and reusing glass, and are excited to adapt our range to match your expectations.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">People like you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\"> out there can make that trend <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">go even faster<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\"> by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">demanding more sustainable packaging choices<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\"> from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">your favourite<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">brands and retailers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">We\u2019re listening, s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54450855 BCX8\">o keep challenging us \u2013 it\u2019s how we grow!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW54450855 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7652965 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MicrosoftTeams-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19417 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MicrosoftTeams-image.jpg\" alt=\"cover picture of Scarlette Eliz\u00e9e\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7652965 BCX8\">Scarlette\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW7652965 BCX8\">Eliz\u00e9e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7652965 BCX8\"> is the\u202fSustainability Outreach Lead for the Carrefour<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7652965 BCX8\">Group.\u202f Carrefour is a French multinational retail corporation, operating a chain of over 13,000 hypermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in over 30 countries. Next time you visit\u202fyour local Carrefour,\u202fbe sure to look out for the glass packaging\u202fin all its\u202fsustainable\u202fglory.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling on all shoppers! You might think that how your favourite product is packaged is all about what brands choose to make and what we all want to buy. However, with us shoppers paying more attention than ever to the impact of our shopping choices, the retailers we make visits to everyday are becoming just as concerned with how our favourite products are packaged, helping us make easier, more sustainable choices.<\/p>\n<p>So what choices are they making? You probably already know that, while disposable packaging is going out of fashion, endlessly recyclable glass is very much on trend. Well, that message is resonating with our favourite retailers, who are putting more and more glass packaging on their shelves in turn. As Carrefour\u2019s Sustainability Outreach Lead, Scarlett Elizee, says, \u201cwe also want to move away from single use and towards a recycling and reuse model that makes the most out of glass.\u201d Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2417,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[54,35,47,34,88,7,56,122,57,8],"class_list":["post-1995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environment","tag-food-packaging","tag-friends-of-glass","tag-glass","tag-glass-bottles","tag-glass-recycling","tag-health","tag-packaging","tag-recycle","tag-sustainable","tag-taste"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How are retailers rising to the packaging waste challenge? 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